Seven Ages of Britain Episode guide

  1. Age of Ambition

    7/7 A look at how the 20th century saw Britons upturning class hierarchies.

    First broadcast: 21 Mar 2010

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  2. Age of Empire

    6/7 The story of the British Empire from 1750 to 1900, revealed through its art and treasures.

    First broadcast: 14 Mar 2010

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  3. Age of Money

    5/7 The story of Britain in the 18th century, as a new 'middle' class emerged.

    First broadcast: 07 Mar 2010

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  4. Age of Revolution

    4/7 In the 17th century British people learned to question everything, resulting in civil war.

    First broadcast: 28 Feb 2010

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  5. Age of Power

    3/7 Spanning from Henry VIII's accession in 1509 to Shakespeare's Henry VIII 100 years later.

    First broadcast: 14 Feb 2010

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  6. Age of Worship

    2/7 Britain's art from the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 to the death of Richard II in 1400.

    First broadcast: 07 Feb 2010

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  7. Age of Conquest

    1/7 Britain's story through art and treasure, from the Roman invasion to the Norman Conquest.

    First broadcast: 31 Jan 2010

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